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Lucky Escape from Car with Hidden Identity
Andrew Barry had a very lucky escape. Having decided to sell his Skoda Octavia ('brilliant car'), he decided that he’d quite fancy the Audi A3 Sportback. So af...
by Shane Teasky
16 years ago -
Is VRT a legal tax?
Vehicle Registration Tax or 'VRT' as it's known has been a bone of contention for Irish motorists since it was introduced in 1993, leaving many people wondering...
by Shane Teasky
16 years ago -
Stolen Irish Cars disguised as UK Cars
Operation 'Swallow' is now in its 8th week and the latest intelligence reports that 10 stolen vehicles have been recovered. A joint operation between the Garda...
by Shane Teasky
16 years ago -
There's No Such Thing as a Silly Question
The following email arrived into the Motorcheck help-desk last week. Apart from the kind words about Motorcheck (which are welcome!) I thought it was a great ex...
by Shane Teasky
16 years ago -
Troublesome Oil Leak Failed the NCT Test
A persistent problem that causes you car to fail the NCT not once but twice can be very annoying and troublesome oil leaks can be a common cause of failing the...
by Shane Teasky
16 years ago -
Tightening Your (Timing) Belt?
At Motorcheck we endeavor to source the best independent advice on any technical questions you may have about your current or prospective car. If you have a que...
by Michael Rochford
16 years ago -
Free, Independent Advice From the Experts
I'm delighted to welcome Ireland's new free and independent advice service Completecar.ie as a new contributor to our blog here at Motorcheck.ie. Both Paddy an...
by Shane Teasky
16 years ago -
Reckless Driving With Fatal Consequences
The latest figures for 2010 from An Garda Síochána show that there have been 68 traffic fatalities recorded up until 9am on May 11th. That's down 24 (26%) for t...
by Shane Teasky
16 years ago -
Buying a Used Car - An Expert's Guide
While a buoyant used car market can be good for those of us selling a car, it brings with it a variety of problems for the bargain hunter. Identifying a 'lemon'...
by Shane Teasky
16 years ago -
Citroen Nemo Fails Which?Car 'ELK' Test
Check out the following video from UK Consumer Rights Campaigner 'Which?Car'. It illustrates in graphic detail why Motorcheck believes safety features should be...
by Shane Teasky
16 years ago -
Want to Impress Your Neighbours?
A German firm called "Style Your Garage" - creates posters for garage doors that make it look as if it's actually showing the interior of your garage, and what'...
by Shane Teasky
16 years ago -
Electric Vehicle Incentives Raise a Few Questions
Amid the fanfare, pomp and ceremony that greeted the announcement of a €5,000 incentive for electric cars this week in a sun bathed Royal Hospital in Kilmainham...
by Michael Rochford
16 years ago
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